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Employee’s Claims Stall Based on Inconsistent Testimony
Citing conflicting testimony offered by the plaintiff regarding the timing of alleged complaints of discriminatory remarks by a co-worker, the 2nd
ADA Did Not Cover Worker at Risk of Contracting Ebola
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not protect people against whom an adverse employment action is taken because of speculation concerning a potential disability such as the Ebola virus,…
Many Recruiters Are on a Path to Burnout
Recruiting isn’t for everyone. The profession can be exciting and impactful—recruiters change people’s lives and can demonstrably advance an organization with key hires—but the day-to-day grind can also lead to…
People Analytics Software Is Changing the HR Game
For years, human resource leaders have faced significant obstacles in their attempts to use analytics to make better people decisions. They've often been forced to cobble together data from multiple…
Three Steps to Starting an HR Podcast
At its most basic, a podcast can be a way to disseminate new or little-known information to employees or new hires, but it can also be used for education, culture…
Why Employees Trust Robots More Than Their Managers
Managers can't compete with artificial intelligence (AI) when it comes to some areas of decision making and trust building, according to a broad new global study of workers. But rather…
FCRA Litigation on Track to Reach a New High
The number of lawsuits brought under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) will be the highest on record at the close of 2019—a reminder to employers that conduct background checks…
Philadelphia Employers Get More Time to Prepare for Predictable Scheduling Law
The Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Labor has delayed the effective date of an ordinance that will require certain employers to provide workers with advance notice of their schedules. City officials…
Philadelphia Employers Get More Time to Prepare for Predictable Scheduling Law
The Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Labor has delayed the effective date of an ordinance that will require certain employers to provide workers with advance notice of their schedules. City officials…
The Pros and Cons of Retaining a PEO
Hiring a professional employer organization, or PEO, has become a very popular option for small businesses that need help managing the wide range of administrative details involved in overseeing a…